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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

The work of invoicing the stock in
the George d. Randall drug store on
Railroad street is completed and the
new firm, Messrs. BOynton & Calder
wood has taken possession. Mr.. Boyn-
ton has sold his old store to DR.. 7. r.
Stiles, who bought out DR.. Paquet's
store a short time ago. By these
changes Railroad street has one less
drug store to support, and the situa-
ton is improved for all concerned.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

Three pleasantly located building lots the
business part of PaddOck's village. Also two good
building lots on North X. X. Street, including a
bank of good mortar sand Enquire Of
N p. BOWMAN
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

The annual reunion of LamOille
valley veterans comes at Morri sville
fair grounds August "a and 25. Com
mander P. D. BlOdgett is announced
as one of the speakers, and Gov. Orms-
bee and other notabilities will be pres
ent. Among other features of the re-
union will be a competitive drill by
grand army posts for purse of $40,
divided into three parts. Reduced
rates will probably be granted from
St. JOhnsburY.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

Prank Folsom, formerly in Ranney
81 NortOn's grocery store on Main
street, takes Osgood Bridgman's place
on the delivery wagon of the U. S. 81
&c. express company.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

BY misunderstanding spiritual
bear in Music hall this evening. There
will I've no entertainment of the sort
there
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

The Free Baptist church will be
closed next Sunday and the Sunday
following during the absence of Mr..
Dawson. Sunday school services will
be held as usual.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

Rev. DIR. Twitchell of Hartford,
Conn, who is summering at WillOugh-
by lake, will preach at the South
church Sunday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

The Rutland Herald, commenting
on the permission given the salvation
army to parade the streets without in
struments, remarks that they have
queer tastes in st. JOhnsbury, as the
instruments are the best part of the
noise, for they drown the nasal twang.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

The First National bank is putting
up a One-stOry wooden structure in
the rear of their building to be used as
IA coal shed, etc. 1t will be about IA X
2I feet. 1t is an unsightly affair, any
way
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

Asa b. Howard of Summerville was
overcome by the excessive heat one
#day last week and was for time in
sensible, but was improving at last ac-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04
ELECTRIC LIGHTS.
A Movement to Introduce Electric Lights
i'm st. JOhnsbury.


E. r. Whitney, electrician of the
Standard Electric Light company OF
Vermont, has taken in hand the mat
ter of introducing the electric light in
st. Johnsbury and is meeting with
gratifying success. As the village
shows no disposition to move in the
matter it is believed that if lights are
once introduced experimentally and
given fair trial that the practicability
of their general adoption will at once
be demonstrated. Mr.. Whitney has
given only a few hours attention to
the matter thus far but has already
secured the names of 20 of the local
dealers who will take the light the
names of 20 more at least, must be got
in order to insure the success of the
movement, and it is believed that this
number aud others beside can be Sc
cured with very little effort. 1t will
cost about 35 cents night for light
of sufficient power for an ordinary
store, running from 4.30 to IL o'clock
at night, or in that proportion for a
smaller number of hours, averaging, it
is calculated, about six cents an hour.
Water power can be had at the foot of
the avenue and ample room for the re-
quired machinery can be had in the
new building to be erected by the Car
rick Bros. Granite company. Those
living in the vicinity of South Park
have pooled their issues and will put
up an electric light in the park. 1t is
hoped that other neighbOrhoOds will
also combine in a similar movement.
All this it is proposed to do by private
enterprise. Forty or more subscrib-
ers will secure for st. Johnsbury a
good plant, and public enterprise
ought to make it available, also, in
lighting the streets of the village. ST.
Johnsbury is getting away behind the
times in this matter of electric lights
and the people will take lively inter
est in it. Such has been the case with
a majority of those who have been
seen and who have cheerfully sub
scribed to the new movement.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

Thomas Gagner has bought of
Marcel Guvin an acre and a quarter of
land south of MOultOn's ice house
above the Portland street bridge,
where he will establish wood and
lumber ward.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

The regular monthly meeting of
the Y. NJ. C. A. comes Saturday even
ling. Rev. Mr.. Harrington gave the
A young men an admirable talk last Sun
i day afternoon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

The mail train from the East was
delayed two hours at the East village
Tuesday afternoon by the spreading
bf the rails where the road was being
repaired. No serious damage was
done.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

The Newport Express says that
the average heat during the month of
July was 737s, the hottest July in
thirty three years. The highest point
reached in July just past was go the
lowest CO. showing the uniform heat
to have been unusual and remarkable.
The rain during the month was also
remarkable, reaching 6.I5 inches. As
these figures were the result of careful
observation it is presumed that they
are correct.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

To close the Estate the residence Of the late
George E. Howe on South Railroad street. House
contains twelve rooms hot and cold water furnace,
etc. Barn has accommodations for two horses.
This place is well known, and viii be sold very
cheap. Enquire of FRANK ID. HOWE.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

According to Among the Clouds
the signal station on top of Mt. Wash
ingtOn will be closed next winter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

Mrs. Miranda F. Winn has sold heI
place on Hastings street to John w
Sherry of st. JOhnsbury Centre fol-
$500.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

Green Mountain grange will meet
Saturday at the Methodist church ves-
try, st. JOhnsbury Centre.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04
BRIEF LOCALS.

Mileage tickets representing Vs.
boo miles were sold at this station in
july.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

The fire alarm early Tuesday even
ing was OccasiOned by the burning of
some refuse in which furniture was
packed, in the second story of E. F..
Browns building in the rear of his
block. No damage was done.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

The week of special religious SER
vices at the Presbyterian church closed
Sunday. Rev. Mr.. Armour preached a
very able and interesting sermon Sun
day morning and in the afternoon a
very impressive communion service
was held, conducted by Rev. w. r.
Laird. A number were admitted to
mann harsbin
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

The flattering increase in member
ship in the Vermont department of the
grand army of the republic during the
current year was noted last week. At
the beginning of the year the total
membership in good standing was
1903. During the first quarter there
was loss of ZIG by death and other
causes, and gain of 23l, bringing the
department up to 1923. During the
second quarter closing July 1 there
was loss of IS and gain of 342,
bringing the present membership of
the department up to ATS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

Nv Blacksmith Shop in East Peacham, alsO
Stock and Tools. For further particulars call On
or address, M w SIEELk,
East Peaeham, VT Box - lOll
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

Having sold my Hardware business to Mr.. C.. p
Carpenter, all persons indebted to me request
ed to call and settle their accounts at once.
tt II. j. CONANT.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

The various Raymond excursion
parties that have visited the summit
of Mt. Washington this season have
been so uniformly favored with good
weather and clear skies that Gray
mOnd luck" has become prOverbial
among the mountain people. A large
party of Ill on Friday were favored
with one of the most beautiful sunset
effects witnessed in several years.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04
Building Lois for Sale.
For Sale.

From $3.50 up-within I've minutes walk Of the
Scale Shops Churches, Schools, Post Office. En-
duire of G.. NJ. STONE.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04
Eu,ulov,nent for women

in the manufacture of Straw Hats Work steady
from September to May For particulars apply &C
once to THE HILLS COMPANY,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04
THE FRATERNITIES.

Frost camp Sons of Veterans have a
social gathering at their rooms Mon
day evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04
State Normal School. johnson, VT.

The school for teachers. Fall term of 20 weeks
begins Sept. Z, 1887. Free scholarship. Send for
catalogue jul. 20
A. H. CAMPBELL, A. M, Principal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04
Bonds for Sale.
For Sale,

Hardwick four per cent Coupon Bonds for sale at
| the CALEDONIA NATIONAL BANK, Dan
| Vile VT. $40 j. b. MATTOCKS Cashier.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

The st. Johnsbury Guard is off for
muster at Bennington next Wednes-
day. Added to the exercises of mus
ter week this year will be the dedica-
ton of the Bennington monument on
the 10th, in which the guard will par
ticipate.
"A. j. Sibley of Montpelier, deputy
collector, was in town circus day tax
ing in JumbO's remains, also the re-
mains of various peddlers of tobacco
and cigars who were doing business
without u. S. license. He paid his
expenses, it is said.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04
Gte GaIedunia,r.
G. M. STONE g. CO.,
PUBLISHERS.
Opposite the Atheneum, st. JOhnsbury, VT.

TERMS OF THE CALIFORNIAN:
One year in Caledonia and Essex Counties 81 30
If not paid in advance Observation-Disclosures zoo
Six months to local subscribers, in ADVANCE 10
One year ont of Caledonia and Essex Counties, zoe
One year in single wrapper, 200
On advance. Postage paid by Publishers.)
Clergymen in service, per year ------------ loo
Each Subscriber will find on his paper in con
|neetion with his name, the date to which he has
E plid. No other receipt is necessary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04
Dissolution of Partnership.

Dissolution of Partnership.
The firm of HartshOrn & Kirk, liv-
ery-stable keepers at the st. Johns
bury house stables, was dissolved yes
terday by mutual consent. Mr.. Harris
horn retires from the business which
will be continued by G. E. Kirk, who
controlled it before the organization of
the firm just dissolved. Mr.. Harris
horn, we are glad to say, will remain
in the place as he has other business
interests here requiring attention. The
stables have done a good business for
the past two years and are thoroughly
equipped in every respect.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

"A petition is in circulation urging
the appointment of DR.. T. r. Stiles on
the board of pension examiners, the
understanding being that the place
now held by DR.. H. S. Calderwood will
soon be vacant. The names of other
physicians in the place have also been
presented to the appointing board.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04
Agree with Thine Adversary Quickly

Agree with Thine Adversary Quickly.
A rather singular legal and family
combination was settled in this town a
few days ago, the moral of which is of
wide application and is made free to
the world through the columns of the
CaledOnian. When the widow Esther
Hutchinson died she left her property
lumbus and Ezra of California. The
older son, Ira, was in town at the time
of the death of his mother Ezra was in
California. AS executor of the will,
Capt. P. D. Blodgett paid the money
all over to Ira, with the understanding
that he would pay over Ezra's share to
him. Not long after Ira died, and
within few months thereafter Capt.
Blodgett received notice of a claim
from Ezra of some six or seven hundred
dollars yet due him from his mothers
had all been paid over to Ira, but it
seems Ira had deceased before he had
paid in full Ezra's share. Ira's widow
declined to make the deficit good, SO
Ezra had no recourse but to the exc
cutOr. He caused suit to be brought
against Capt. Blodgett and it was en-
tered last June term of court. Last
month Ezra came on from California to
New York. Capt. Blodgett sent for
him, and on telling him the state of the
case, Ezra took $3.50 and expenses
some $50 mOre-and gave the Captain
receipt in full-thus being "out" him
self about $500, leaving the executor
out some $500 more, and Lawyer Har-
vey out of a job.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04
Information


free of charge relative to obtaining PATENTS.
Consult or write G.. II. MACON, Lock box $50,
ST. JOhnsbury, VT, 1874 Washington, St., Boston,
Mass, Room IS. ISu
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

The railroad commissioners have
had the Montpelier and Wells River
and Woodstock roads on the examin-
ing list this week. They report find
ing the condition of the bridges on the
Lake road rather poor and find some
of the stations on the Pasumpsic road
hardly up to the mark.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

BALCH.-Mrs. Eliza Balch, daughter
of Rev. jeremiah and Mrs. Wealthea
Glines, and wife of Sherman Balch,
died at her home in Lunenburg July
26, in the 53rd year of her age. She
was native of and spent all her life
in Lunenburg. In these later years
she has devoted much of her time to
the care of an invalid mother. Her
Christian character has been best de-
scribed, perhaps, by one who said,
that the perfect habit of unselfishness
led her to give thoughts of tender So
licitude for others when in the midst
of the greatest suffering herself. Her
husband, Sherman Balch, and -four
adult sons and a daughter survive her,
as we'll as three sisters, Mrs. Adam
Darling of Kansas City, Mrs. Annie
w. Porter of Boston and Miss Veal
thea M. Glines of st. JOhnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04
Sudden Disappearance.


OsgOOd Bridgman, for some years
employed on the delivery wagon of the
United States & Canada express COM
pany at this place, disappeared Mon
day night leaving no explanation of
his actions. He was at the express Of
fee Monday night as usual at about 8
o'clock, but gave no intimatiOn that
he should not be round as usual in the
morning. When morning came he did
not come with it, or give any reason
for his non appearance. His accounts
with the express company are all right,
though it is understood that he is more
or less involved in debt. He has a
wife and child living here.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04
QeaMs.

At st. Johnsbury, July 90, Mrs. Louisa Cushman
Nelson, aged 70.
At Peacham. July g. Mrs. John Ewell.
At Danville July 81, Mrs. FlOrinda Morse Nc
Galley, widow of the late Andrew McGaffey, aged
go.
At Magnolia Mass, July 81, Louisa Chamberlin
formerly of Lyndon, widow of the late Stephen NJ.
Edgen of ST. Louis.
At Passumpsic, July 30. Mira. George W. Felch.
aged SO.
AT Lunenburg July g. Mrs. Eliza Balch wife
of Sherman Balch, aged So.
At st. JOhnsbury Centre July 81, Charles King.
At West Burke, July 90 Mrs Melissa Wheeler,
aged 80.
At Cabot, July 81, Clarissa Morse, aged 63.
ZINE WATCHES REPAIRED and rated at
Il A. ID. ROWELL'S.
Piano TO Rent.
loft CHAS. 8. HASTINGS.
Saddle Horse For Sale.
A complete animal under the saddle and a fair
driver. Enquire of G.. NJ. STONE.
For Sale.
A Wilcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine. Second
hand in good condition. Price SIS. May be seen
at No. %. Summer st. 9-II@
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04
Notice.

A Wilcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine. Second
hand in good condition. Price SIS. May be seen
at No. 81. Summer st. 9-iI@
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

Mrs. Mary A. LivermOre will come
to Vermont Sept. 1, for lecture trip
of three weeks. Terms $25, expenses
from last place and entertainment.
Any person wishing to engage her for
one other popular lectures, mot neces-
sarily on temperance) can do so by ad-
dressing Mrs. B. P. Elmer, Lower
Cabot, very soon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04
The Circus.

The Circus.
Barnum's circus exhibited here last
Thursday afternoon and evening to
good audiences. The street parade
was the most elaborate ever given in
this town, and the show was entirely
free from the Objectionable features
usually attached to the circus. There
was fine display of animals, inclad-
ing rare specimens, while the baby
kangaroo and baby leOpards attracted
lots of attention. The ring shows were
of superior order and many daring
acts were skillfully performed. The
attention given by Press Agent War
ner and others in charge were such as
to give the patrons the best possible
chance to witness the show.
The great Barnum was himself pres
ent at the performance at st. Albans
last Monday, where he stopped long
enough to see the show and to repeat
his offer of $4,000 for the sea serpent
"dead or alive" From thence he went
over to the Crawford house where he
is now stopping.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

FELCH.-Mrs. George w. Felch died
at her home in Passumpsic on Satur
day at the age of So. She was taken
i'll on Thursday, but on Saturday was
able to sit up in a chair from which
she fell to the floor. She was at once
assisted back to her seat and remarked,
81 shall feel better in few minutes"
but almost Immediately expired. She
was we'll known in Passumpsic where
she had many friends and was highly
respected. Her husband survives her.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

MCGAFFEY.-Mr FlOrinda Morse
McGaffey, widow of the late Andrew
McGaffey, was found dead in bed at
the residence of her daughter, Mrs.
Frank Adams of Danville, last Sunday
morning, in her Slst year. Since the
death of her husband, ~ or IA years
ago, Mrs. McGaffey has made her home
with her daughter, Mrs. A. w. Simp-
son of this place. Two weeks ago Mr..
Simpson took her to Danville for her
annual visit to her other daughter,
Mrs. Adams. Though somewhat fee
BILE from advanced age she had been in
about her usual health and retired Sat-
urday night without symptoms of ill
ness. When called for breakfast in
the morning she did not respond and
when her room was entered she was
dead. Mrs. McGaffey was born in
what is known as MOrse's neighbor-
hood and was we'll known as Il worthy
woman by many of the older residents
of this place and Danville, one of those
motherly women, transformations but
who always responded to the call of
the sick and sOrrOwful in times of
trouble. The two daughters above
mentioned are her only surviving chill
dren.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04
A Handsome Building.


ST. Johnsbury has special inter-
est in the dedication of the PiDkertOn
academy, which occurred last week at
Derry, N. H., because of the fact that
the new building was designed by
Lambert Packard of this place, "whose
wisdom was able to conceive a build
ing which should combine usefulness
and beauty in so admirable degree
as the Derry News puts it. The News
publishes an illustration of the acade-
my, and it certainly is very hand
some building. 1t is of the Roman
esque style of architecture, has front
age of lOI feet and depth of II feet
and consists of two stories and base
ment. In the center of the front is &
tower, 10 feet square, I25 feet high
On each side of this tower are round
bays extending from the ground and
finishing into the roof; on the top OF
each is terra Gotta band, four feet il
hight, of carved work and foliage
Leading up flight of granite stepl
under a carved arch of Connection
] sandstone is the main entrance. Thi
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04

Henry Badger of Barnet and Will
lie Esden of Greensboro were brought
before Justice Sargent Tuesday on the
charge of larceny. Last week Monday
peddler's cart belonging to one
Null Herring was robbed. Esden ad-
mitted the robbery. Both waived ex-
animation aud were each put under
$500 bonds to appear at the next term
of county court.
Mrs. Jane Ward met with a severe
and painful accident Monday. While
washing she drove the blunt end of a
darning needle into her hand. The
needle was so sOlidly imbedded in the
muscles that it required a surgeon to
extract it. The accident was one
which might have been followed with
serious results, but danger is now be-
lieved to be passed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04
Piano TO Rent.
GHAC q II CTT1

III ROWEITtR
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04
RECENT DEATHS

NELsON.-Mrs. Louisa Cushman Mel
son died at the home of L. B. Heald in
Summerville last week Friday, at the
advanced age of 70 years. Mrs. Heald
is asniece of the deceased and kindly
cared for her during the last years of
her life. Mrs. Nelson was the last of
a family of twelve children. Her last
sickness was of cancer and was pro-
longed and wearing in the extreme; but
her Christian faith never faltered, al
though complete release from the
bonds of living death was long de-
layed. For SO years she had been a
member of the North Congregational
Interment was made in Hard
wick beside family friends.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-08-04
Saddle Horse For Sale.
For Sale.

A complete animal under the saddle and fai
driver. Enquire of G.. NJ. STONE.